Recap: Auckland’s September #BRUNCHCLUB at Ampersand

September’s #BRUNCHCLUB was held at the lovely Ampersand Eatery in Orakei. It was a perfect spring day, and we were seated outside on the deck with a beautiful view across Hobson Bay back towards the city. I had talked up how good Ampersand was to our group, and I’m pleased they delivered on my acclaim, with great food, coffee, and service as always.

Ampersand has an industrial feel that comes from it’s history as a gin distillery dating back to the 1950s. It’s been modernised with a big neon &, light wooden shelving and a big pink bar. There’s plenty of greenery to add some light to the space as well as dividing the seating areas.

Service at Ampersand was second to none – we were so well looked after, and this has been the case on every visit I’ve made there. One of the owners and executive chef is frequently on the floor, so he’s in touch with what customers want and are enjoying.